Gay marriage in America

November 7, 2012 |Compiled by Dana Guthrie

In the U.S., more than several states have allowed gay men and women to be married, See which ones allow same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships.

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Allows gay marriage: Massachusetts

In this May 17, 2005, file photo, Julie, front left, and Hillary Goodridge pose with other gay couples and supporters as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Boston. The couple led the legal fight for Massachusetts to become the first state to legalize same-sex marriages.

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Allows gay marriage: Massachusetts

In this May 17, 2005, file photo, Julie, front left, and Hillary Goodridge pose with other gay couples and supporters as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Boston. The couple led the legal fight for Massachusetts to become the first state to legalize same-sex marriages.